Journal article
Adaptation of a Wellness Intervention for Women with Chronic Disabling Conditions
Journal of holistic nursing, Vol.22(1), pp.11-31
03/2004
DOI: 10.1177/0898010104263230
Abstract
Women with chronic disabling conditions live with multiple symptoms that decrease their ability to function in society, and they may be at elevated risk for further morbidity with age. Despite research indicating that health-promoting behaviors decrease the risk for further morbidity, few interventions have been designed to help women with chronic disabling conditions promote their health. The purpose of this article is to present the results of a pilot study of a wellness intervention adapted for use with women with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). First, the development of the original wellness intervention for women with multiple sclerosis (MS) will be described. Next, the steps taken to adapt the intervention to the needs of women with FMS will be described. Finally, it will be argued that commonalities in symptoms and social experiences and the universal need for health-promoting skills make this intervention adaptable to multiple groups of women with chronic disabling conditions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Adaptation of a Wellness Intervention for Women with Chronic Disabling Conditions
- Creators
- Alexa K. Stuifbergen - The University of Texas at AustinTracie C. Harrison - The University of Texas at AustinHeather Becker - The University of Texas at AustinPatricia Carter - The University of Texas at Austin
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of holistic nursing, Vol.22(1), pp.11-31
- DOI
- 10.1177/0898010104263230
- ISSN
- 0898-0101
- eISSN
- 1552-5724
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/2004
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984696713502771
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